Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc
Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including a college, archival and historic-preservation organizations, a school, a festival, and cultural and conservation organizations.
Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc gave $377K across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state District of Columbia. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $377,185
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,985
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $5,973,969
- +11.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (16 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2015 Allandale Plantation Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Phone: (843) 377-0738
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Archives Foundation ($80K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $322K.
Grant Size Distribution
285 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 274 grants of 285 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Washington, DC (33%), New York (32%), South Carolina (18%), Massachusetts (13%), and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 44 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $525 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $291K (2021) to $441K (2023). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $377K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY | To Further Donee's Purpose | $70,000 |
| National Archives Foundation Washington, DC | To Further Donee's Purpose | $50,000 |
| Schlesinger Library & Radcliffe Institute Cambridge, MA | To Further Donee's Purpose | $50,000 |
| Drayton Hall Preservation Trust Charleston, SC | To Further Donee's Purpose | $25,000 |
| National Archives Foundation Washington, DC | To Further Donee's Purpose | $25,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation Washington, DC | To Further Donee's Purpose | $25,000 |
| Sidewell Friends School Washington, DC | To Further Donee's Purpose | $20,000 |
| Glimmerglass Festival Cooperstown, NY | To Further Donee's Purpose | $15,000 |
| Gramatan Village of Bronxville Bronxville, NY | To Further Donee's Purpose | $10,000 |
| Redd Roofing Tournament Hollywood, SC | To Further Donee's Purpose | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,973,969 | $1,009,730 | $407,341 | $377,185 | 54 | $378,510 | $980,899 | $390,295 |
| 2023 | $5,371,580 | $80,114 | $463,440 | $440,560 | 66 | $441,797 | $58,471 | $342,641 |
| 2022 | $5,754,906 | $337,724 | $365,435 | $315,142 | 54 | $316,457 | $316,422 | $338,363 |
| 2021 | $5,782,617 | $1,181,191 | $318,261 | $290,750 | 58 | $292,625 | $1,155,555 | $389,601 |
| 2020 | $4,919,687 | $-143,673 | $341,583 | $319,875 | 53 | — | $56,966 | $330,215 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $390K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for education, archives, historic preservation, arts and culture, and conservation organizations. The grantees describe their own missions: Sarah Lawrence College says it aims to graduate diverse global citizens who take intellectual and creative risks; the National Archives Foundation supports programs and projects that introduce the Archives and interpret its holdings; and Drayton Hall Preservation Trust fosters understanding of colonial America and the evolution of life in the South through research, conservation, and interpretation.
The South Carolina Aquarium says its mission is to inspire conservation of the natural world through animal care, education, research, and visitor experiences. Southern Methodist University describes its mission as education through research and teaching, creating and imparting knowledge to shape citizens who contribute to their communities and lead professions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $377,185. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $70,000, with a median grant of $600.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $70,000 to Sarah Lawrence College; $50,000 to the National Archives Foundation; $50,000 to Schlesinger Library & Radcliffe Institute; and $25,000 each to Drayton Hall Preservation Trust, the National Archives Foundation, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Other listed grants included $20,000 to Sidewell Friends School, $15,000 to Glimmerglass Festival, and $10,000 each to Gramatan Village of Bronxville, Redd Roofing Tournament, School of the Arts College of Charleston Foundation, and South Carolina Aquarium.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marilynn Wood Hill as president, John A Hill as vice president/treasurer, and Nina E Stone as secretary.
Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc is led by Marilynn Wood Hill, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marilynn Wood Hill
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John A. Hill
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina E. Stone
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc
How much does Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc give each year?
Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc gave $377K across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $441K across 66 grants.
What is Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $600, and its average grant was $6,985, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc give grants?
Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (32%) and South Carolina (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bronxville, NY (18 grants), Charleston, SC (10 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Donee's Purpose" (54 grants).
Who are Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National Archives Foundation ($80,000 across 3 grants), Sarah Lawrence College ($70,000) and Schlesinger Library & Radcliffe Institute ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc?
Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $379K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $390K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for education, archives, historic preservation, arts and culture, and conservation organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc's EIN?
Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4405369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marilynn and John Hill Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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